Describing 2012 as a huge year for comic book movies feels like an equally huge understatement. This is the year that Christopher Nolan closes out his Batman trilogy, the year that Marvel Studios finally assembles Iron Man, Captain America and Thor in one giant superhero epic, and the year that Spider-Man swings into theaters for the very first time without old reliables Tobey Maguire and Sam Raimi in tow. Between those films and others, such as the return of the "Ghost Rider" and "Men in Black" franchises, 2012 isn't just a huge year -- it's a monumental one.